Equipment Protocol

Before you will be able to check out any equipment, you will need to set up an account with the FTVM Instructional Support Technician which will require providing the four documents below:

1.     A signed copy of FTVM Equipment Checkout Agreement

2.     Front and back images of your GCC ID (the photo ID center is located on the 3rd floor of the Sierra Vista building)

3.     A scanned copy or image of a govt' issued photo ID (i.e. driver’s license, passport, state ID card, military ID, etc.)

4.     Proof of enrollment (this can be a screenshot or scanned copy of your course schedule for the current semester)

*All required documents for checkout must be sent to the Instructional Support Technician electronically via email at least 48 hours before your initial pickup. Physical copies of documents will not be accepted.

1.    Proficiency exams must be passed before you can receive any of the following equipment:

(Canon 90D, Sony FX6, Sony a7S III, Zoom H4N, Sennheiser Wireless Lavalier Mic, Tascam 70D) 

2.    Proficiency exams must be scheduled at least 48 hours in advance.

3.    You must get 100% on the proficiency exam in order to pass.

4.    If you fail a proficiency exam you will need to wait 48 hours before you can retake the test.

5.    Proficiency exams are given by the Media Arts Instructional Support Technician or by a student worker.

- Canon 90D (FTVM 130 & 132)

• Canon 90D Tutorial Video - Beginner’s User Guide (YouTube Video)
• EOS Cannon 90D Advanced User Guide (PDF)

- Sony a7S III (FTVM 137 & 272)

• Sony a7s III Video Setup Guide (Full Beginner's Walkthrough & Troubleshooting) (YouTube Video)
• Sony a7s III Operating Instruction Manual (PDF)

- Sony FX6 (FTVM 271, 272)

• Sony FX6: A Step-by-step Tutorial (YouTube Video)
• Sony FX6 Operating Instruction Manual (PDF)

- Zoom H4N (FTVM 135, 271, 272)

• How to Use the Zoom H4N (YouTube Video)
• Zoom H4N Pro Quick Guide (PDF)

- Tascam 70D (FTVM 271, 272)

• Tascam DR 70d Basic setup Tutorial (YouTube Video)

- Sennheiser Wireless Lavalier Mic (FTVM 135, 271, 272)

• Sennheiser EW 100 G3 Wireless Mic System - Everything You Need to Know (YouTube Video)

*You must be logged into your GCC Google Email account to Request Equipment

Checkout/in Time Periods:

Monday - Wednesday: Check out for equipment on Monday and it’s due back on Wednesday.  If you check out equipment on Wednesday, it is due back Monday.

Tuesday - Thursday Check out for equipment on Tuesday and it’s due back on Thursday.  If you check out equipment on Thursday, it is due back Tuesday.

*Some equipment may have extended checkout periods.  If you are in a class in which you have access to extended equipment checkout periods, the Instructional Support Technician will note the due dates on your Equipment Checkout Form.

Equipment Damage: As specified in the FTVM Equipment Checkout Agreement, students will be responsible for replacing and damaged or missing equipment.  The Lab Tech will provide the student a replacement cost and the student will submit the replacement fee to the department.

Upon Checkout, it's the student's responsibility to ensure that equipment he/she is checking our is functioning properly and the package is complete. Take the time to test all gear so that you can catch, and not later be held accountable, for damage or missing parts.

Late Fees:  If you fail to return your equipment on your scheduled return date, you will be assessed a $10 fee per each day that it is late.